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Game: FC 27
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EA SPORTS FC 27DB 20261022 squad (build 1191)

James Ball

FC 27 · Centre Midfielder / Centre Back / Defensive Midfielder

James Ball

Swindon TownShirt number 6

England League TwoEngland

  • CM
  • CB
  • CDM
60Overall rating
61Potential

+1 to grow

Age
30
Value
€250K
Wage / week
€500
Contract
2027
Height
191 cm
Foot
Right

Card stats

  • PAC52 Pace
  • SHO57 Shooting
  • PAS58 Passing
  • DRI57 Dribbling
  • DEF60 Defending
  • PHY75 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Striker (61, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LAM.
  • Potential 61: 1 more point to grow at 30.
  • Standout card stat: Physical 75; weakest: Pace 52.
  • Contract with Swindon Town runs to 2027; value €250K; wage €500 a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
30
Born
1 Dec 1995
Height
191 cm
Weight
87 kg
Foot
Right
Weak foot
3 of 5
Skill moves
2 of 5
Int. reputation
1 of 5
Value
€250K
Contract
2027
Joined
1 Jul 2025

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 56

  • Crossing52
  • Finishing55
  • Heading Accuracy61
  • Short Passing62
  • Volleys52

Skillgroup average 57

  • Dribbling56
  • Curve53
  • FK Accuracy54
  • Long Passing59
  • Ball Control61

Movementgroup average 52

  • Acceleration51
  • Sprint Speed52
  • Agility50
  • Reactions61
  • Balance44

Powergroup average 68

  • Shot Power62
  • Jumping73
  • Stamina67
  • Strength81
  • Long Shots56

Mentalitygroup average 60

  • Aggression68
  • Interceptions57
  • Positioning56
  • Vision59
  • Penalties57
  • Composure61

Defendinggroup average 59

  • Defensive Awareness64
  • Standing Tackle58
  • Sliding Tackle56
Goalkeeping attributes

Goalkeepinggroup average 10

  • GK Diving13
  • GK Handling10
  • GK Kicking13
  • GK Positioning6
  • GK Reflexes8

On the pitch

Best positions

  • Centre Back, 61, preferred position
  • Defensive Midfielder, 61, preferred position
  • Centre Midfielder, 61 (+1 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Centre Back, 61
  • Left Centre Midfielder, 61 (+1 reputation)
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 61
  • Left Striker, 61 (+2 reputation)
  • Right Centre Back, 61
  • Right Centre Midfielder, 61 (+1 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

Roles

  • Holding+CM
  • Holding+CDM

Career Mode

Market

Value
€250K
Wage
€500per week
Asking price
€288K – €325K
Contract until
2027

Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.

Across squad updates

Rating history

OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 27 squad file this player appears in.

Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 27 squad file, build 20261022 squad (build 1191). They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.